mzdfc3s

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Greetings, I just purchased a set of Volk GTF in MDC Gold I am possibly planning on running a stretched look but Ive got a couple questions first. Does a stretched setup make the ride feel harder, as in do you feel ALL the bumps in the road? Is it safe to run stretched on a DD that runs 90+ miles a day?

The wheels are 19x9.5+17 & 19x10.5+24. I am lookin at tire sizes of 235/35/19 F & 265/30/19 R. Does this appear to be the correct sizes for a good stretched look or will I need adjustment? Im thinking I will probably need spacers to get the wheels out to the right spot and am going to have the fenders rolled so they can go all the way out!

Thanks for your input fellas!

-Alex, 07 PPW

DBTRACK

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265's are going to be dangerously stretched on 10.5!!! I am running 275 and they are pretty stretched

Concave

iTrader: (1)

you want "maximum manufacturer's limit stretch" or "I can see the insides of my wheel thru my tires" stretch?

jinsei888

iTrader: (14)

i dunno but i drive 160 miles a day 6 days a week on my Z

SIN3

iTrader: (-2)

normal 275 for a 10.5
i have seen 255 even 245 on a 10.5 even 11. but those are the super aggressive VIP guys.

265 is fine plus you can slam your car. but nothing less than 265. 275/35 is nice too if the road is to loud or way to bumpy.

mzdfc3s

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Well....I dont think I need to belong to the VIP club, but I would like to have a really good looking overall stretched appearance.

Ive got the Hotchkis drop, if I stretch am I going to need to go lower to make this look work or will that be ok?

Thanks guys

-Alex

rickyislaZy

iTrader: (7)

Your car has to be slammed or else you can't pull off the stretched tires.
Not even 275.

mzdfc3s

iTrader: (2)

Ive heard tire choice makes all the difference in the world. What should I look for, smallest cross section? Any ideas what I should look for???

I have already assumed buying rear camber arms, are fronts also a MUST too??

Thanks!!!!!

redlude97

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10.5+24 with stretched tires? FAIL. You need to be in the single digit offsets before a 265 is needed on that width of wheel

mzdfc3s

iTrader: (2)

Enlighten me, I have no experience in this field? What does the offset do to stretching?

Also, if you are to stretch a tire do you have to choose one that has a greater % sidewall height to compensate for stretching?

Thanks!

redlude97

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People stretch tires to fit aggressive wheels, if you stretch tires onto wheels that are already sunken into the wheel wells, it looks retarded. 19x10.5+24 can easily accomodate a 295 or 305 within the stock fenders so putting a 265 on it makes no sense.

mzdfc3s

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Wouldnt spacers bring the wheel back out to the edge? Maybe I have a backwards idea of what the offset means? God, I hope Im not that cluless

redlude97

iTrader: (11)

Yes, spacers will make them more flush.

mzdfc3s

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Then if thats the case it shouldnt matter what the offset is and I...... PASS I just didnt have the luxury of choosing mine.

Still looking for some more info tho, Thanks!

Mybutterfly

I dont know what some of you guys are talking about. The stretch wont be too crazy and you should be fine daily driving with those tires sizes. Just make sure that they fitment is flush or else it will look stupid.

Fitment similar to this:

or dont even try.

mzdfc3s

iTrader: (2)

That looks great! What are the specs on that setup if I might ask?

davidc81

iTrader: (23)

thats not a Z so the specs are prob irrelevant for u

davidv

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One good thing about this forum is that you can get any answer that you want.

davidv

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Don’t be a wimp. If the tires falls off the wheel at 100 MPH just get yourself a new wheel and tire. Its about looking cool.